Lead Project Site Commissioning Manager

Aecon Group Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead all pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities for power generation projects in St. Louis, MO.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure safe, timely transfer from construction to operation. This senior role requires 10–15+ years in power generation and 5+ years in leadership on large EPC projects, with working knowledge of CCGT,

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in power generation, industrial commissioning, startup, construction, or operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing commissioning on large EPC projects.
• Experience with combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT), simple cycle, or thermal generation facilities.
• Experience managing system turnover, testing, and operation readiness.
• Knowledge of turbines, generators, HRSGs, transformers, switchyards, protection systems.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for commissioning and startup matters.
• Develop and implement the Project Commissioning and Startup Plan.
• Establish procedures, schedules, and turnover strategies.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and testing activities.
• Lead and manage commissioning engineers, startup specialists, operators, and advisors.
• Coordinate activities between construction, engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and plant operations.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and resource allocation during commissioning phases.
• Maintain commissioning safety performance.
• Oversee safety shutdowns and LOTO programs.
• Interface with client representatives and plant operations personnel.
• Prepare regular commissioning reports and readiness assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning expertise

Risk management

Contract & stakeholder management

Schedule & cost control

Safety leadership

Written & verbal communication

Operational readiness planning

Tools

DCS/PLC controls

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Project Site Commissioning Manager to lead all pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, turnover, and operational readiness activities for power generation projects in St. Louis, MO.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Owners, Vendors, and OEMs to ensure safe, timely transfer from construction to operation. This senior role requires 10–15+ years in power generation and 5+ years in leadership on large EPC projects, with working knowledge of CCGT,